The Big Country
Geoff Love Lyrics
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See the lonesome midnight cowboy)
Once his hopes were high as the sky
Once a dream was easy to buy
Too soon, his eager fingers were burned
Soon life's lonely lessons are learned
Hearts are made for caring
Life is made for sharing
(Midnight cowboy, midnight cowboy
See the lonesome midnight cowboy)
Once his hopes were high as the sky
Once a dream was easy to buy
Too soon, his eager fingers were burned
Soon life's lonely lessons are learned
Hearts are made for caring
Life is made for sharing
Love is all that's left in the end
Love can turn the tide for a friend
Love can hold a dream together
Love is all that lasts forever
Love is all that's left in the end
Love can turn the tide for a friend
Love can hold a dream together
Love is all that lasts forever
Love can hold a dream together
Love is all that lasts forever
The lyrics of Geoff Love's song, The Big Country, talks about the life of a cowboy who was once full of hopes and dreams, but soon realizes that life is not as easy as he thought it would be. The song begins with the repetition of "Midnight cowboy" which is to signify the loneliness and isolation that the cowboy faces. Despite his strong will, his eagerness soon leads to disappointment and heartbreak, and he is forced to learn life's tough lessons. The lyrics suggest that despite these struggles, love is all that is left in the end.
The chorus emphasizes the importance of love in life. It states that "Hearts are made for caring, life is made for sharing, love is all that's left in the end." The emphasis on love being vital is repeated throughout the song. The lyrics also suggest that love can help turn the tide for a friend, and hold a dream together. Love is portrayed as the one thing that can last forever even when everything else has faded.
Overall, the song conveys a message of hope in the face of difficulty. It suggests that despite life's challenges, love can keep us going and help us overcome even the toughest of situations.
Line by Line Meaning
Once his hopes were high as the sky
His aspirations and desires were massive
Once a dream was easy to buy
At one point, he believed that he could easily achieve his goal
Too soon, his eager fingers were burned
However, he became disenchanted when he failed to attain his objective
Soon life's lonely lessons are learned
He discovered that life could be harsh and cruel
Hearts are made for caring
Emotions are meant to be expressed
Life is made for sharing
Life is meant to be shared with others, for better or for worse
Love is all that's left in the end
The most important thing in life is love and emotional unity, as all other things may be temporary or fleeting
Love can turn the tide for a friend
Love has the power to heal and uplift a person's soul, especially during difficult times
Love can hold a dream together
Love can inspire and motivate individuals to pursue their ambitions, protecting them from negative reinforcements and setbacks
Love is all that lasts forever
Love is the only thing that is eternal, remaining permanent even after we depart from life
Love can hold a dream together
Love has the strength to mitigate and overcome life's obstacles, supporting and maintaining the dreams and goals of an individual
Love is all that lasts forever
Love is the sole constant when everything else is transient and changing
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: JEROME MOROSS
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